How Does pH Adjustment Affect Sulfide Concentration in H2S Saturated Solutions?

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The discussion centers on the impact of pH adjustment on sulfide concentration in H2S saturated solutions, utilizing LeChatelier's principle. It is established that increasing acidity (lowering pH) results in a lower sulfide concentration due to the dissociation of H2S into H+ and HS-. The equilibrium shifts to the left, favoring the formation of H2S in acidic conditions. This conclusion is supported by the dissociation reaction of H2S, which indicates that higher concentrations of H+ ions suppress sulfide ion formation.

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Using LeChatelier's principle, how do pH adjustment affect the sulfide concentration in a solution saturated with H2S(aq)? Is the sulfide concentration higher or lower in an acidic solution?

My book doesn't explain much about the lechatelier principle, but my guess would be that the concentration is lower since H2S is acidic? I am just guessing based off the example given by the book though. Any help please?
 
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Write dissociation reaction for H2S and think, in which direction will the equilibrium shift when you change concentration of H+.
 

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